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Sony TX7 vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sony TX7 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and W530 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The TX7 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the W530 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TX7 grades vs the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony W530

 TX7 W530 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony TX7

 W530 TX7 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony W530

 TX7 W530 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX7 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TX7 against the W530.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX7 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TX7 and W530.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W530 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TX7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX7
Portrait photography with Sony W530
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX7 Street photography advice
Sony W530 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
59
supports touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (149g)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX7
Vlogging with Sony W530
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (149g)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX7 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $269